History of the Newport County v Wrexham fixture
Newport County prepare to entertain Wrexham at Newport Stadium on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Exiles have recorded 6 wins, and Wrexham have come away with 3 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Newport Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2012, with Wrexham inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Exiles in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 01 Sep | Wrexham | 2 - 0 | Newport Co. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 24 Apr | Newport Co. | 0-1 | Wrexham | (Conference) Premier |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Wrexham | 0 - 0 | Newport Co. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 27 Mar | Wrexham | 1 - 0 | Newport Co. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 05 Sep | Newport Co. | 1 - 1 | Wrexham | (Conference) Premier |
| 1987/1988 | Sat 26 Mar | Wrexham | 4 - 1 | Newport Co. | Fourth Division |
| 1987/1988 | Sat 24 Oct | Newport Co. | 2 - 0 | Wrexham | Fourth Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newport County have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 17 to 16.
The away form of Wrexham however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the Dragons pummel 14 goals, and let in 7.
Newport County are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 45 points from 24 games.
Wrexham are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 46 points from 25 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport County | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 |
| Wrexham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Newport County are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newport County | 9 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 10 . |
| Wrexham | 7 games since last away draw. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here